Founded in 1967, Ruby F. Carver Elementary School was named after Ruby Fellows Carver, who was the first teacher at nearby Tuckahoe Elementary School in the 1940s. The school’s mission has always been to provide a safe and nurturing environment for students to learn the skills necessary to become successful. Carver Elementary educates students from preschool through fifth grade. It sits along Lauderdale Drive and is surrounded by residential neighborhoods.
The campus provides a computer lab and full library in addition to a playground, gymnasium and sports fields. There are gifted Programs available at Carver Elementary that include pull-out enrichment groups and accelerated class options. School clubs are another important aspect of student life, with Student Council, Library Helpers, Safety Patrols and After-School STEM being some of the options.
Carver Elementary continues to be a leader in local public school education as it inspires students to push themselves to be the best.
Carver Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
1801 Lauderdale Dr,
Richmond, VA
Henrico County Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Ms. Joanne Z. Gutkin
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
72%
Reading Proficiency
68%
Niche Grade
C+
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
68%
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Math Proficiency
72%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
32
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Full Time Teachers
32
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Teachers in First or Second Year
8.8%
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GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
438:1
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Student Diversity
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Female
52.3%
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Male
47.7%
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White
43.2%
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Black
21.6%
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Hispanic
18.1%
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Two or more races
8.8%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
7.7%
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Native American
<1%
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
7/27/2019
Great. There are many strong families represented at Carver and I believe that is because of the Principals family-centered approach. They care for their students and their families which has a positive impact on the community.
4/29/2018
5 stars to this great school in Henrico.
4/9/2018
This school has been great in providing a well rounded, center focused education for my child. They have a great arts program and provide lots of amazing opportunities for community participation .
1/29/2018
I have had 4 children graduate from Carver. I have had no issues and have been extremely satisfied with my children's education. 2 of my boys have IEPs, 1 which was developed while there at Carver. The 3rd grade teacher compiled enough test grades and recommended educational services for him. Unfort...
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Average Home Value
$479,089
Median Lot Size
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Average Household Income
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% of College Grads
54.3%
Median Age
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Parks in this Area
Short Pump Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Picnic Area
Tuckahoe Creek Park
- Fishing
- Trails
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Geese Lake Park
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- Baseball/Softball
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Carver Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Richmond, VA and is served by the Henrico County Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 456 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 72% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 68% are proficient in reading. Carver Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $479,089. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mills E. Godwin High School, The Steward School, Richmond Academy, and more. Learn more about what Richmond has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Carver Elementary School.